Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Rockaway, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Rockaway
$2,620/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,620 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $720 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockaway
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockaway rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rockaway, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Rockaway, NJ
Average rent prices in Rockaway have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rockaway, NJ
Rent prices in Rockaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockaway is $2,610, whereas a house costs $3,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockaway run $2,307 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,742 | - | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $2,360 | No Change |  39% | |
2 bedroom | $2,620 | 11% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 12% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | No Change | 21% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,610 | 26% | 13% | |
Condos | $2,350 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,497 | 5% | 28% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,742
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,360
Last year
39%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,620
Last 30 days
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last year
21%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,610
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Houses
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockaway, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Rockaway, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rockaway and Boonton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rockaway
38%higher than the national median
62%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockaway, NJ is 15% lower than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,568
22%$2,220
3%$2,375
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1%$2,500
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22%$2,737
28%$3,500
6%$2,475
29%$2,676
$2,400
Discover rentals in Rockaway, NJ
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockaway
53 Woodledge Ct, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rockaway
34 Franklin Ave #2, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockaway
712 Parkview Ln, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
85 Upper Mountain Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rockaway
1 Swede Mine Rd #B3, Rockaway, NJ 07866
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rockaway
34 Franklin Ave #2, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3h ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockaway
53 Woodledge Ct, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
85 Upper Mountain Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rockaway
34 Franklin Ave #2, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
55 Shawnee Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
5 beds
4 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rockaway, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Rockaway rental market.
How much is rent in Rockaway?
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,620 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockaway?
Average rent prices in Rockaway have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.
How does Rockaway rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockaway is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockaway?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockaway, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).